Using Custom Domains

Connect your own domain name to your Pagesmith site. Custom domains are available on Pro plans and above.

Getting a Domain

Pagesmith offers three ways to set up a custom domain:

1. Connect — Point a domain you already own to Pagesmith by updating its nameservers or adding a CNAME record.
2. Register — Buy a new domain directly through Pagesmith. DNS is managed automatically.
3. Transfer — Move a domain from another registrar to Pagesmith. DNS is managed automatically after transfer completes.

Setup Steps

1. Open your project in the AI Editor
2. Go to Workspace → Domains
3. Choose Connect, Register, or Transfer
4. Enter your domain (e.g., example.com)
5. Follow the setup instructions
6. Once DNS is pointing to Pagesmith, SSL is enabled automatically

If you registered or transferred your domain through Pagesmith, DNS is already configured — no extra steps needed.

DNS Configuration (Connect Method)

If you’re connecting a domain you own, you’ll need to update DNS at your current registrar.

Option 1: Nameserver Delegation (Recommended)

For apex/root domains (example.com) or when you want Pagesmith to fully manage your domain’s DNS.

Update your domain’s nameservers at your registrar to:

How to change nameservers:

1. Log in to your domain registrar
2. Find your domain’s DNS or Nameserver settings
3. Replace existing nameservers with the Pagesmith nameservers above
4. Save changes

Note: Nameserver changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate globally, though most complete within 1–2 hours.

Option 2: CNAME Record

For subdomains like www.example.com or blog.example.com.

Add a CNAME record at your DNS provider:

To also redirect your apex domain (example.com) to www.example.com, add an A record:

This redirects example.com to www.example.com automatically with HTTPS.

Example for blog.example.com:

• Type: CNAME
• Name: blog
• Target: sites.pagesmith.app

Supported Domains

• Top-level domains (.com, .org, .net, etc.)
• Subdomains (blog.example.com, shop.example.com)
• Apex/root domains (example.com)
• International domains (.de, .fr, .co.uk, etc.)
• Multiple domains per project (Business plan)

SSL Certificates

All custom domains automatically receive free SSL certificates:

• Automatic — SSL is enabled as soon as your domain points to Pagesmith
• Auto-renewal — Certificates renew automatically before expiration
• HTTPS enforced — All traffic is automatically redirected to HTTPS

No manual verification or setup required.

DNS Management

If your domain uses Pagesmith nameservers (connected via NS, registered, or transferred), DNS is managed automatically. You can also view and edit DNS records from the Domains page in the dashboard.

Troubleshooting

Domain Not Working

• Check DNS settings — Ensure CNAME points to sites.pagesmith.app or nameservers are set to ns1.pagesmith-dns.com and ns2.pagesmith-dns.com
• Wait for propagation — DNS changes can take up to 48 hours (use dnschecker.org to check)
• Check for typos — Verify the domain name is entered correctly
• Remove conflicting records — If using CNAME, remove any A records for the same subdomain

SSL Certificate Issues

• SSL is provisioned automatically once DNS points to Pagesmith
• Allow up to 15 minutes for SSL to activate
• If HTTPS isn’t working, verify your DNS configuration is correct

Site Shows Wrong Content

• Clear your browser cache
• Try accessing from an incognito/private window
• Verify the domain is connected to the correct project

Removing a Custom Domain

To disconnect a domain:

1. Go to Workspace → Domains in the AI Editor
2. Find the domain you want to remove
3. Click the delete/remove button
4. Confirm the removal

If you connected via CNAME or nameservers, update your DNS settings at your registrar to avoid pointing to a disconnected site.